20th June - 6th July
Hampshire is set for another exciting year in 2025, with an array of large-scale events and festivals. Home to a host of food and music festivals, family fun events, and special anniversaries, you're sure to find plenty of exciting events to give you a reason to include Hampshire in your holiday plans. Look out for an array of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austens birth whilst you discover the place she was born, lived and wrote six of her novels #JaneAusten250.
Grab your calendar and start planning your next visit to Hampshire, here are some of the most popular events happening across the county in 2025: Celebrating Jane at Winchester Cathedral (Now until 31st October), Alresford Watercress Festival (F) (18th May), The Big Eat Festival at Royal Victoria Country Park (F) Netley Abbey (24th - 26th May), Southampton Summer Sessions (13th - 29th June 25), Basingstoke Festival (F) (20th June - 6th July 2025), Winchester Hat Fair (F) (5th July), Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, Portsmouth (19th - 20th July 2025) all filling the Hampshire calendar to bursting. This July also see's the 70th birthday of the Steamship Shieldhall, Southampton, with a special sailings, now available to book.
To find out what's on in Hampshire today or this weekend, explore our featured list below or use the 'what's on search box' above to narrow down your required date. Families on a budget can look out for the many free events (F) taking place, you'll also find plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or on a weekend break.
If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Hampshire, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.
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The guide below shows our calendar of events in Hampshire. Whether you're looking for What's on this weekend or further ahead, whether you're local or visiting the area for the first time, find what's happening near you by clicking the 'Map View' button. Some of the events below are on the Isle of Wight, as it's easy to hop over on the hovercraft or ferry from Portsmouth or Lymington to the island.
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Christmas
Winchester,
A traditional family panto.
Get ready for the purrr-fect swashbuckling Christmas adventure.
Life is tough for Colin the poor Miller's son, no money, no job and no chance of impressing the beautiful princess.
It's just him and his faithful cat,…
Festivals
SANDOWN
A heady mix of country fair, pop festival and a vampire’s worst nightmare, this festival offers everything for the family!
Tour
Selborne
Learn more about Gilbert White's House with this house tour with Collections Manager Kimberley James.
The tour will be highlighted with facts about the connections between Jane Austen and Gilbert White.
Music
Winchester
Featuring Fisher Stevens
From London's West End, this internationally acclaimed production celebrates the music of Neil Diamond.
From the hits he penned during his time in the Brill Building, to the Jazz Singer and countless live concerts, Neil…
Theatre
Winchester
One of the best-loved and most versatile opera stars of the last 40 years, Sir Willard White's illustrious career has taken him to the most prestigious opera houses and concert halls throughout the world.
Sir Willard will be accompanied by the…
Water Based Activities
Beaulieu, Brockenhurst
Treat your Papa to a relaxing paddle on the stunning Beaulieu River this Father's Day with New Forest Activities. Enjoy paddling together through the Beaulieu River Nature Reserve as a family, ending at the Master Builder's pub on the riverside…
Museums
Portsmouth
Celebrate the 214th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens at his first home, here in Portsmouth.
Festival
Southsea
The annual Southsea Food Festival is back for 2025!
Comedy
Winchester
Baba's Back on Tour!
Join the multi-award-winning comedian as he guides us through family life, his new found fame and the joys of Costco in this hilarious new stand up show.
As seen on Taskmaster (Channel 4), Live at the Apollo (BBC), Celebrity…
Food
HAVENSTREET
A regular in the Railway's events calendar.
Get set to sample a whole host of various cheeses perfectly paired with crunchy pickles and tangy chutneys. It's the perfect accompaniment to a cool glass of cider, and with over 25 varieties to try,…
Festival
Winchester,
Hat Fair is a family-friendly festival of Street Performance and Outdoor Arts.
The festival takes place every year during the first weekend of July across the historic city of Winchester.
There's something for everyone to enjoy. Jam-packed with…
Special Events
Portsmouth
Portsmouth's Armed Forces Day event returns to Southsea Common.
Childrens Events
Selborne, Alton
Small Things with Wings- bugs, bees, beetles, flies
Wild Wednesdays are an hour of hands-on activities for children and their parents to experience local wildlife. Using the range of habitats at our site, each day has a different theme to introduce…
Festival
Petersfield
The second Petersfield Jazz & Blues festival will be held in the grounds of Churcher's College and feature 12 bands and many internationally renowned musicians. With over 10 hours of live music, food and drink vendors, set under two large marquees…
Tour
Selborne
Part of Jane Austen Regency Week.
Meet our gardener and find out more about the 18th Century Garden of Gilbert White.
Comedy
Winchester,
As seen on Mock the Week, BT Sport and ITV, "Master of one-liners" Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years, spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest to…
Music
Winchester
Having performed to over 1,000,000 people worldwide, The Ultimate Eagles features a cast of internationally acclaimed musicians who've played alongside bands such as Queen, Paul Young, Roger Daltrey, Lulu, Van Morrison, Cliff Richard, John Legend…
Music
Winchester
The Roy Orbison Experience, the UK's newest and most authentic tribute to the music of Roy Orbison, one of America's most famous voices.
The Roy Orbison Experience is a celebration fronted by the incredible voice of Oliver Harris, who has appeared…
Music
Portsmouth
Get set for a sizzling summer of free live music - with an array of styles and genres.
Childrens Events
Winchester
We're bubbling over with excitement this summer with a bubble-tastic takeover of the Science Centre.
Don't just watch the action – discover the science of bubbles with every pop and get hands-on with bubble fun of all shapes and sizes!
What is a…
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